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Deliberate Words David Stutzman and Steve Gantner
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by Conspectus, Inc. - decision managers, word masters, aggregators. There is tremendous power in a word that is perfectly placed at the best location, at the best time, during the design and construction process of a project. Deliberate words can manage success, build trust, and provide transparency that every member of the project team craves. As decision managers of the team, Conspectus explores the notion of how transparency transforms three main components of every project: behavior, content, and outcomes, through the appropriate usage of words. Behavior of every participant, is the foundation communication and collaboration, through deliberate words. It will transform the team, and build strong relationships.Content, the documentation built on these relationships, containing deliberate words, is then transformed.The outcome is a successful project, with a legacy of ultimate collaboration.Join us as we chat with members of the architectural, engineering, construction, and owner communities to learn how deliberate word shape their contributions, their projects, and their world! Through these conversations, words aggregate decisions, and transforms perspectives on transparency in the decision-making process.
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Deconstructing the SPD - Featuring David Stutzman & Steve Gantner
Organization of information is critical when it comes to making design decisions, estimating costs, and constructing a building. Structuring project data in an efficient manner allows members of the project team to make rigorous analysis of options to compare cost, risk, performance and design attributes. This can be accomplished through the SPD, which stands for Systems and Performance Description. It is a way of documenting design in a highly efficient manner, offering tremendous value to the construction team. It combines an early project narrative with UNIFOMAT organization for ease of estimating.
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Building Bonds - Friendship & Knowledge Exchange at the COAA Conference
Let’s throw back to November, 2023 to the COAA Fall Conference in Orlando, FL. Our guests are: Cy Rangel of Purdue University, Carli Cole of HGA Architects, Sarah Delphin and Kamila Andrzejak from MD Anderson.
In this episode host of Deliberate Words and president of Conspectus sits down with four colleagues who we have become friends with during our participation and attendance at COAA which stands for Construction Owners Association of America. This podcast is a peak into a discussion between Dave, Cy, Carli, Sarah and Kamila. It exemplifies why we, as specifiers, attend these conferences and get to know other members of the project team. Truly understanding the vantage points, challenges, and activities help us understand how we can create better documents and improve the process. We hope you enjoy this conference episode of Deliberate Words! -
Fireside Chat with Conspectus Team
Conspectus continues to grow, doubling the size of the team in just one year. The Conspectians got together for the annual meeting in December, 2023 in the world-wide headquarters - Tuckahoe, NJ. Take a peek into our culture. That is the secret to our success.
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Mapping a Unique Career to GIS featuring Marc Goldman
A fascinating look at the career path of the AEC industry tech leader Marc Goldman. From crafting his own arch/eng degree to software development to digital mapping and location intelligence, and many adventures in between that brought him to BIM, the digital twin and GIS - Geographic Information System. In his current position with ESRI, he educates the AEC industry on how to leverage the benefits of GIS during planning, design and construction.
Something is build everywhere. GIS provides geospatial analytics that can aid in many aspects in every stage of development and construction, including codes, placement, context and so much more.
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Specs and Spirituality Featuring Brian Conroy
Specifications are not typically a celestial experience, but Brian Conroy helps us discover how the process of creating well written documents, when done correctly, can put one in a state of service that may have the effects of feeling spiritual.
In this episode we welcome Brian Conroy, fellow Philly CSI members and product rep of Master Wall, which is a manufacturer of stucco, coatings, exterior insulation and EIFS. Brian is our very first building product manufacturer on the show! Specifiers and technical representatives have a critical relationship that can substantially influence project documentation. But is goes beyond technical knowledge. It becomes a trusted advisor position, so if and when they don't have the solution, they assist in finding it. From this act, mutual respect is built and a successful relationship is built, ultimately benefiting the project and the owner. Join our hosts of Deliberate Words: Dave Stutzman and Steve Gantner, as they find spirituality in specs with Brian Conroy. -
Welcome to the Continuum, featuring Doug Bevill, General Manager of Conspectus Cloud
Welcome to the Continuum…..during this episode, we welcome Doug Bevill, the very first General Manager of Conspectus Cloud.
Conspectus Cloud, the specification tool created by specifiers for specifiers, and designers, and contractors, and owners and building product manufacturers, is capturing attention in the industry at a tremendous rate. In response to this growth, Conspectus brought on Doug Bevill, who is incredibly experienced in the AECO industry, and belief system is in line with the firm: make the process better. His manta is A product should not reinvent the way someone works, it should enhance the way someone works. Check out his full bio on our website, a link in posted in the show's description. Now here are your hosts of Deliberate Words, Dave Stutzman and Steve Gantner chatting with Doug Bevill, taking an in depth look as to where Conspectus Cloud is going, and how we are going to get there!